Page 2 of 2

Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 5:20 pm
by spudshot
http://www.harvel.com has pressure ratings for different pipes

Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 5:55 pm
by zvallance1
nicholai wrote: research research research.... the ratings you posted are actually lower than sch 40 pipe

the smaller pipe has a higher pressure rating because the sidewalls are thicker in comparison to the inside diameter or the volume of the pipe
I did research! Research just blows though because it ends up giving you sites like this http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/pvc-c ... d_796.html

Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 7:05 pm
by SpudStuff
i have sch 80 3/4 inch cpvc thats rated to 800 psi
That site is totaly wrong dude the sch 40 1/2 inch pvc is rated to 600 psi working pressure and 2 inch sch 40 is rated to